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Erie Elementary School vs. Bear Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Erie Elementary School or Bear Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Erie Elementary School
4137 E County Line Rd.
Erie, CO 80516
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Bear Creek Elementary School
2500 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Erie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Bear Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Erie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
450 students
315 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Erie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bear Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Erie Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bear Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Erie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bear Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Erie Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#129 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
#11 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Erie Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bear Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in CO)
85-89%
(Top 1% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Erie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Erie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Erie Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bear Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
16
Kindergarten Students
80
33
Grade 1 Students
68
53
Grade 2 Students
66
49
Grade 3 Students
70
45
Grade 4 Students
62
59
Grade 5 Students
61
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Erie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Erie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Erie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Erie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Erie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Erie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Erie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Erie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Erie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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